Despite a widespread rumor that the image originally came from PBS, no evidence has been offered to support that claim. According to Gizmodo, a reverse image search reveals Sanders was the first to upload the image online.

After the public responded, Ryan was back on the case, lightheartedly asking for another image of the pie.

“I am not trying to be funny but folks are already saying #piegate and #fakepie Show it to us on the table with folks eating it and a pic of you cooking it. I am getting the biggest laugh out of this. I am thankful for this laugh on Black Friday!” she tweeted.

I am not trying to be funny but folks are already saying #piegate and #fakepie Show it to us on the table with folks eating it and a pic of you cooking it. I am getting the biggest laugh out of this. I am thankful for this laugh on Black Friday! https://t.co/ifeSBlSZW7